by Anike Jacobs Tributes keep pouring in from celebrities to president Jonathan and this time it’s from his loyal supporter from day one, D’banj.
by Anike Jacobs It’s no longer news that there is a high rate of divorce among celebrities. As an actress who has been happily married for four years, Mercy Johnson says she has set out to correct the general public perception that actresses can not have happy homes. In that vein the mom of two is sharing... Read More
by Anike Jacobs Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, Director Media and Publicity Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Campaign Organization had a press conference with the media today on April 1, 2015, as regards the results of the general elections released yesterday. Here’s the transcript of all he said; Ladies and gentlemen of the media, We have come here... Read More
by Anike Jacobs Gunmen attacked the All Progressives Congress Secretariat and jubilant members of the party hours ago, Punch newspaper reports. The APC members had just returned from the streets of Ado Ekiti, the state capital, where they had gone to celebrate the victory of the APC candidate, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), in the... Read More
by Anike Jacobs Earlier this year, we brought you a compilation of the different prophecies of the most respected and Notable Nigerian Prophets. Well, here are the ones that predicted that President Goodluck Jonathan’s victory in the just concluded elections and surprisingly, they have remained mum since the opposition party emerged winner. Prophet Iginla who... Read More
by Anike Jacobs Some Buhari supporters were this spotted carrying small caskets wrapped with PDP logos this morning in the Gwagwalada area of Abuja. They danced, sang and chanted in praise of the victory of the All Progressive Congress (APC). Also, youths in Borno state were pictured carrying a mock PDP coffin. They proceeded to the Gwange Cemetery... Read More
by Anike Jacobs Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh celebrated Muhammadu Buhari’s victory at the presidential election, by saying she’s N7 million richer. Probably.. she placed a bet that he would emerge president and he did.
by Anike Jacobs Wife of the president elect, Aisha Buhari is currently showering encomiums on her hubby and Nigerians on twitter. “I am so proud of my husband and the team who have worked hard to make this happen. Nigerians are aware now more than ever that the people have the power to sway the... Read More
by Anike Jacobs It was celebration galore at the APC camp as Gen. Muhammadu Buhari emerged winner of the 2015 presidential election moments ago. Pictured is APC chieftain, Asiwaju Tinubu, Hon. Ojudu Babafemi, and other APC members dancing shoki as the announcement was made.
by Anike Jacobs Reacting to the election results, the Special Assistant to President Goodluck Jonathan on New Media, Reno Omokri earlier today tweeted the following. “Let me say this loudly: I believe in the leadership of Jonathan, I’m proud of him. Under the rain under the sun I will be for Jonathan! What those asking... Read More
by Anike Jacobs Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, former president, Abdulsalam Abubakar, Governor Al-Makura, Primate Nicholas Okwoh, Chris Ngige, were among the first dignitaries to pay a visit to the president-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari.
by Anike Jacobs Despite his verbal attacks against Buhari during the campaigns, the Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has urged Nigerians to accept the outcome of Saturday’s presidential election in good faith. Mr. Fayose, in a statement by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, hailed the resilience and commitment of... Read More
by Anike Jacobs The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has responded to the recent outburst of Elder Godsday Orubebe, its agent at the collation centre for election results. Orubebe caused a scene at the Abuja centre after he accused Attahiru Jega, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of bias. In response to the... Read More
by Anike Jacobs Loyal supporters of the opposition party, All Progressive Congress candidate have taken to Twitter to celebrate the victory of Muhammadu Buhari in some of the election results released so far. Using the hashtag #BabaNowThatYouAreThere, the Twitter users pointed out what they would love to see changed if he eventually wins the election.... Read More
by Anike Jacobs Leading female artiste in the Nigerian entertainment industry, Tiwa Savage is heavily pregnant and is set to deliver a baby boy. A source revealed to NET that Tiwa Savage is expected to deliver a baby boy while Dr Sid’s wife, Simi Osomo is expecting a baby girl. The ‘Eminado’ singer and her... Read More
by Anike Jacobs Lagos state governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola, sat glued to his TV set as Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission announce results. In a photo posted on Instagram, Fashola was spotted relaxing and making calls as results trickled in. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega announced preliminary results of... Read More
by Anike Jacobs PDP reps candidate, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ujam, for Nkanu East/West Fed. House of Reps under PDP was allegedly caught yesterday by the military with 4,000 PVCs at Ozalla , Nkanu East Lga Enugu State. According to reports, he was apprehended by soldiers on Sunday at Ozalla, Nkanu East local government area of the state.... Read More
by Anike Jacobs About two thousand female members of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Monday protested on the ever busy Aba road in Port Harcourt calling for cancellation of Saturday’s election. The women who wore black walked through Aba road towards INEC office to register their displeasure, alleging that there were some irregularities during the... Read More
by Anike Jacobs An INEC officer in Taraba State has been arrested for allegedly collecting N20 million bribe from a politician. INEC resident commissioner in Taraba State, Alhaji Ahmed Makama confirmed the news, saying the electoral officer who was arrested was presiding over the elections in the Ibbi local government area of the state on... Read More
by Anike Jacobs Nigerian Prophet T.B Joshua has warned of the death of a prominent politician due to ‘heated up’ politics in the wake of the closely fought Nigerian elections. “I am seeing Nigerians heating up politics,” the cleric told his congregation at The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations (SCOAN) on Sunday 29. “Wednesday and... Read More
by Anike Jacobs A lot of Nigerian celebrities and showbiz personalities have been quite vocal politically, expressing their thoughts as regards the conduct of free and fair elections while some even campaigned overtly for candidates of their choice. Sadly, while every other Nigerian damned the elements to participate in the general elections yesterday (and today), some... Read More
by Anike Jacobs Presidential election results from 1o out of the 20 local government areas in Ogun state were released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abeokuta today. According to the results, President Goodluck Jonathan of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is trailing his All Progressives Congress (APC), counterpart, Muhammadu Buhari with 18,425... Read More
by Anike Jacobs Nigerian celebrities, especially Nollywood actors will be remembered for their active role in this year’s general election – from closed door meetings with president Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, to campaigns via rallies and even on social media. However, we just found that one of such meetings (with the First Lady, Dame... Read More
by Anike Jacobs Winner of Big Brother Africa The Chase, Dillish Mathews has confessed to spending a large chunk of her grand prize of $300,000 on Rolex watches and of course, globetrotting… right now, she’s got nothing left. In a video she posted on Instagram recently, Mathews, who is trying her hands out in acting... Read More
by Anike Jacobs Two days ago, Davido shared photos of himself and crew on a private jet while on their way to Kenya for a concert. Well, the show happened last night and some Kenyans are right now ranting on Twitter… (not to mention the backlash he received from Nigerians concerning the general elections yesterday). From what we... Read More
by Anike Jacobs Let us start this post by saying no one should ever be subject to abuse or harm for who they choose to vote in any electoral exercise. But rather unfortunately, Twitter users of the Igbo ethnic stock have been forced to defend themselves after being subjected to online bullying and abuse for ‘voting for... Read More
by Anike Jacobs The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) reportedly defeated President Goodluck Jonathan in the elections conducted within the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to Punch Newspaper reports, Buhari polled a total of 613 votes in the two polling units -Unit 021 and 022-located side-by-side within the premises of... Read More
by Anike Jacobs Seven ladies who attended a vigil in a new generation church located at 2nd Cemetery Road, Benin-City, were allegedly raped by armed bandits who stormed the location at about 4am on Thursday. Vanguard Newspaper reports say the robbers had earlier raided a building near Ewuotubu community where they robbed some tenants living... Read More
by Anike Jacobs As INEC officials round off their duties at different polling booths all around the country, we bring you our top fifteen favourite photos from this year’s general elections and why we love ’em. This old man was led to his polling unit by caregivers. He was led back to the home after exercing... Read More
by Anike Jacobs A boat carrying Prince Adewale, the first son of Olu of Epe, Oba Sefiu Olatunji Adewale and Muiz Bello, a local government chairman, APC Epe candidate, reportedly capsized. The boat capsized yesterday afternoon as the men returned from a riverine area where they had gone to cast their votes. Mourners have thronged... Read More
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